For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,355 students in 72116, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72116, AR are Crestwood Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School and Indian Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72116 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72116, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72116, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 Crestwood Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Fairway Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Indian Hills Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lakeview Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
Gr: 6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Ridge Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72116, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72116, AR include Crestwood Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School and Indian Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72116?
5 public elementary schools are located in 72116.
What is the racial composition of students in 72116?
72116 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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